CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
- Risk
- A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Liquid spilled in the rear seat can penetrate the vehicle and cause the gateway control module to shut down. When that happens, engine power can suddenly drop, which increases the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is covered by this recall, dealers will install a protective cover on the gateway control module at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. You can also contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with questions.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule the free repair at an authorized Audi dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A6 | 2019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 Allroad | 202020212022 |
| Audi A7 | 2019202020212022 |
| Audi RS 6 Avant | 20212022 |
| Audi RS 7 | 20212022 |
| Audi S6 | 202020212022 |
| Audi S7 | 202020212022 |